Question 898328
the denominator of a fraction is 2 more than the numerator. If one is subtracted from both the numerator and deniminator, the resulting fraction has a value of one half. Find the original fraction.
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let x=numerator of original fraction
x+2=denominator of original fraction
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{{{(x-1)/(x+2)-1=1/2}}}
2x-2=x+2-1
x=3
x+2=5
original fractiom:3/5